One of the reasons that Jesus was rejected by the Jewish nation is that they were expecting a military Messiah. The had waited centuries for the Messiah to liberate them from the oppression of the nations and restore the kingdom of Israel. They had expected these prophecies but missed the predictions of Christ’s suffering and humble sacrifice. The opposite can be true for the Church. We see the fulfilled prophecies of the suffering servant but neglect the predictions of the Conquering King. God is faithful, He fulfils all His promises, and that realisation is of immeasurable value to us the Church.

The Rapture is described as a mystery, having been prepared to hear about the return of Jesus Christ and being encouraged to persevere in works of faith, labours of love and steadfastness of hope, we come last to be informed about it’s details. It is wonderfully encouraging to hear that despite how we do and will suffer the effects of evil, Jesus Christ is the One to save us from the wrath to come.